Benjamin Lester Diaries 1801
The Lester Diaries (1761-1802) refer to nine, hand-written volumes of daily diaries or journals, kept by brothers Isaac Lester and Benjamin Lester. The Lesters were partners in a firm or trading house known as Isaac and Benjamin Lester of Poole, Dorset, engaged in the trans Atlantic Poole-Newfoundla...
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| Format: | Manuscript |
| Language: | English |
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1801
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| Online Access: | http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/m_lester/id/5845 |
| Summary: | The Lester Diaries (1761-1802) refer to nine, hand-written volumes of daily diaries or journals, kept by brothers Isaac Lester and Benjamin Lester. The Lesters were partners in a firm or trading house known as Isaac and Benjamin Lester of Poole, Dorset, engaged in the trans Atlantic Poole-Newfoundland cod fishery and trade. Isaac’s diary covers the years continuously from 1765 to 1779, and Benjamin’s 1761 to 1802. |
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